Amphiaraus

[ am-fee-uh-rey-uhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a hero who joined the Seven against Thebes, although he knew that his death was fated: deified after death.

Example Sentences

On the other hand; Amphiaraus being a person of Virtue, and Piety, they are afraid least he should succeed.

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And how long did Eriphyle live with Amphiaraus, and was the mother of children and of many?

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It stood near the warm baths of Amphiaraus, whose temple belonged to the Oropians; and who was particularly worshipped by them.

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Eriphyle, unable to withstand the tempting bait, accepted the bribe, and thus Amphiaraus was compelled to join the army.

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The attack on Thebes was repulsed, and during the flight the earth opened and swallowed up Amphiaraus together with his chariot.

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